Calumet 'K'

"Calumet 'K'" by Samuel Merwin is set in the early 1900s and tells the tale of constructing a massive grain elevator called Calumet 'K'. The story centers on Charlie Bannon, a determined leader called in to rescue the project after the initial manager falters under the overwhelming pressure of deadlines, material shortages, and labor unrest. Readers are dropped into the heart of a frenzied and chaotic construction site where Bannon immediately confronts a tense atmosphere and a looming workers' strike. The book presents Bannon's struggle to bring order to disorder, solve problems, and maintain progress despite significant hurdles, highlighting his leadership and resolve amid adversity.